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"House of light" 360' views saguaro forests, canyons, mesas & mountains

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West view from entrance
Small cowpoke? with dog.
Property grounds
AZ room entrance, Skull Mesa background.
Arizona room viewed from sleeping alcove bed.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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Cave Creek, AZ
  • Rancho Manana Golf Club
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Boulders Golf Club
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Phoenix, AZ (DVT-Phoenix Deer Valley)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

"House of light" 360' views saguaro forests, canyons, mesas & mountains

"There is no other place like it," guests write. The casita is four and one-half miles North of Cave Creek Center, sheltered, private, endless long views in which to submerge and let go of your busy self. Hear the sounds of wildlife whilst in the screened-in porch or resting on your private stone patio; let go to the sing/song of quail, dove, finch, cactus wrens, cardinals and hooting owls at night. See stars and breathe the pungent herby smells of the high Sonoran Desert.
Thick hand-plastered walls, high vaulted tongue and groove ceilings let in light & air from 5 clerestory windows, two sets of sliding glass doors, French doors & 4 casements that open onto Mountain air & Milky Way views of the Tonto Forest & Spur Cross Conservation Area trails. Simply walk out your door to access walk and bike trails. It is truly Casita de la Luce.
The floors are handmade Mexican Saltillo. A walk-in closet lessens clutter and there is a bank of cupboards in the half wall in which to put your things. Even the bathroom's high ceiling is tongue & groove with clerestory windows that open.
Step out into saguaro forests & trails. The casita is on a deep Canyon's edge and is filled with custom furniture, a well stocked full kitchen and can seat 5-6 for a sit-down meal. One can stretch-out and nap on the banco. It has a well equipped kitchen with a butcher block table and stools.
The Starlink Satellite dish supports WiFi phone calls, streaming and zoom calls. Bring your laptop computer for music and entertainment. There is no TV. Important: The Casita has No Keys. Doors are left unlocked due to the need for firefighters to confirm that homes are empty of people when fire evacuation is necessary (they would otherwise have to break-in to confirm the Casita is empty risking their lives and waste their precious time.)
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Property manager

Melissa

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 10:30 AM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Built-in banco wide enough to nap on
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There are no keys. We do not lock. Leave your diamonds at home. We are in a drought and fire brigade must confirm a dwelling is empty by breaking in.
No harsh chemicals or poisons are allowed to be used in or outside the property. Example, Clorox, bug spray or powders.
I vehicle per stay unless Ok’d by the host please.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cave Creek

Located in Cave Creek, this cottage is in the mountains. Cave Creek Museum and Desert Foothills Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Wild at Heart and Arizona Powerchutes. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cave Creek, AZ

What's nearby

  • Rancho Manana Golf Club - 15 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Boulders Golf Club - 20 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Desert Ridge Marketplace - 32 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - 36 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Happy Valley Towne Centre - 39 min drive - 39.6 km

Getting around

  • Phoenix, AZ (DVT-Phoenix Deer Valley) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harold's Cave Creek Corral - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cavecreek Roadhouse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪El Encanto Mexican Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Hideaway - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "House of light" 360' views saguaro forests, canyons, mesas & mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "House of light" 360' views saguaro forests, canyons, mesas & mountains?

Check-in begins at 10:30 AM.

What time is check-out at "House of light" 360' views saguaro forests, canyons, mesas & mountains?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "House of light" 360' views saguaro forests, canyons, mesas & mountains located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Tonto National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Black Mountain Trail and Cave Creek Museum. Rancho Manana Golf Club and One To One Primary Care are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Desert Solitude for the Soul

If it's solitude perched on a desert ridge at the end of a long and winding road you're looking for—you've found it.Whatever expectations you may have, set them aside, charm and surprise awaits. Surrounded with quaint and natural beauty inside and out, the privately fenced casita is everything you need and nothing you don't: One open space laid out nicely with a bedroom alcove, walk-in closet, cozy bathroom, dining and sitting area, fireplace, complete kitchen, screened front porch, 2 sets of Pella sliders, double-French doors, and 5 clerestory windows that open for so much natural light and fresh air you can't stop saying, "ahhh." There is a mini-split for AC/heat IF needed.The quaint and homey kitchen beckons you to stay, cancel your dinner reservations, and open the large dual Pella windows and cook every meal, while you take in the 360deg views of all the pristine desert has to offer. The privacy and solitude 24hrs/day is deafening—out here civilization is a memory—and you can keep it that way, or take a 15min drive into Cave Creek.If it's desert flora and fauna, a million saguaros, canyons, mesas, sun, heat, and stillness you want to drown in—with a perfectly small casita to escape into, complete with a screened-in-porch that welcomes you to nest and let the hours slip away into twilight—this casita of light is for you . Melissa has a heart for the desert that surrounds her and it's an honor to be her guest. She is an endearing host and a genuine delight!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Melissa

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Fifth Generation AZ native. I designed and built this home nearly 40 years ago.

Why they chose this property

Read reviews from Sombras Largas Guests. This is the adobe that shares the property about 100' away.

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Languages:

English